Top 10 Best 9MM Handguns for Self-Defense

A handgun is the best Self-Defense Weapon to carry while travelling in deserted areas or while in home. Mostly while choosing a Handgun for Self-defense You should look for the Size, Reliability, Design and ease to use of that particular handgun. Well, if you are looking for the Best 9mm handguns for Self-defense than You are at right place because here We have Compiled list of Top 10 Best 9MM Handguns for Home or Self-Defense.

Best 9MM Handguns/Pistols for Self-Defense

10. Beretta PX4 Storm Compact Pistol:

Uniquely Designed Compact 9mm Handgun, got an interesting Rotating bolt barrel design. Made in Italy by Beretta of course. Fits in both big and small hands, comes with 17 round magazine but you can get an extended one too for sure. As Beretta is mostly known for its safety features so it got all those safety features you are looking for and it got an Impressive “3-dot” Sight system for better Targeting I must say. Capable of both Double-Action and Single-Action modes. A Good choice if you want a 9mm Compact handgun for Self-Defense.

9. The FN Herstal FNX 9mm Pistol:

It’s the 9mm Version of FNX as the FNX family got many others like .45 ACP, .45 tactical, etc. It is a next generation Semi-automatic Handgun, capable of both single and double-action. Very fine shape, comes with 3 magazines and back-straps having different textures on them for better control and ease. Got great safety options, definitely an Ideal 9mm handgun for Self-defense.

8. GLOCK 17 Gen 4:

Ah well, what can I say? GLOCK 17 Gen 4 is one of My favourite handgun, 9mm semi-automatic with polymer frame, works really well. Actually heard few bad reviews about it but never faced any problem with it even after firing around 3000 rounds. It have an oversized magazine release which could be shifted to either side according to your choice. It can carry 17 Rounds in its magazine and got 3-dot Sight system and it is kinda Female friendly handgun I must include.

7. SIG P229:

One of the Most accurate 9mm handgun I have ever seen, capable of both single and Double-action mode. I am really impressed with its Double-action shooting and accuracy. Best Self-Defense handgun for people having small hands and I must Mention that this SIG is Really sweet.

6. Baby Desert Eagle II BE9915R 9MM:

Magnum Research is one of My favourite manufacturers, most of the handguns are designed by Magnum Research in US with IMI in Israel. Baby eagle is available in many calibers like 9mm, .45 ACP, .40 S&W, etc and in both Polymer and Steel frame with several Barrel lengths. The one I like is this, Full sized Baby Eagle 2 9mm with steel frame which is surely a Great deal, pretty much accurate. An Ideal 9mm handgun for Self-defense scenarios.

5. SIG P210:

The SIG P210 is a Single Action 9MM handgun/Pistol, the Trigger on this gun is pretty Amazing which helps to Improve the accuracy (according to the experts). This Handgun is better as compared to other Semi-Automatic handguns because of how its slide rides inside the frame rails of gun unlike other semi-automatic handguns. It’s a full steel gun best for any kind of Home or Self-Defense.

4. Walther P99 AS:

Having all the safety features a Home-defense handgun should carry it is one of the Best 9mm Handgun to carry for self-defense. Having 3-dot sight thing its much more accurate, capable of both single and double-action modes. Its tenifer coated Barrel and slide resists corrosion. Its is more easy to pull the magazine out due to the magazine release button below the trigger from both sides.

3. GLOCK 19 Gen 4:

This is the very first Compact handgun from the GLOCK, 9mm semi-automatic. Well, I am a big fan of GLOCK and this is really one of the Best Handgun I have ever seen. Inside, it features dual spring for reducing recoil and features 1 dot sight. Easy to handle and one of the Best handgun for Home and Self-defense.

2. EAA Witness Elite Match:

EAA Witness Elite Match is good because of its Fully adjustable rear sights, it’s a 9mm Single action only. It is all steel construction with Steel body, slide, etc. It’s Actually the Best handgun for Self-defense because of its affordable price and the grip it provides to your hand and it is manufactured by TANFOGLIO in Italy.

1. CZ-75 SP-01:

This is one of the best 9mm Handgun for Self-Defense I have ever seen, the plus point of this handgun is that it is a NATO certified gun and it’s used by Czech police. This is THE most accurate gun you can ever have in this price range ($600-$700). Its made with Black Alloy having 14 rounds capacity. It gives you more room with the trigger so that you can use it with gloves on, easy to handle and with an ease to fire this is Best 9mm handgun for Self-defense.

Comments

You have given the best self defense 9 mm review that I have seen in a while. I have several CZ 75’s and SP 01’s. they are great, but the SP01 has a bit of extra heft that might work against you in a really bad situation. If you will allow me to explain: I sustained several catastrophic injuries in my former line of work. One injury that always impedes my ability with the SP01 is an injury to my dominant hand and wrist. After all surgeries, rehab etc. the SP01; being the lovely beast that it is takes a close second place on my nightstand beside my Glock 19. This is just from my personal experience, but for a debilitated combat shooter; I have to humbly opt for the G19. It is dirt simple and simply goes bang each and every time that I have pulled the trigger. Unfortunately this has not always been the case with my SP 01’s, but I love them just the same.

While the placement of contenders in this “Best self dense handgun” offering is at least interesting, I could hardly focus on the points the author (?) was making because of the dismal spelling and gross composition errors being presented! Note to Editor: Sharpen your pencil, will you? Thus could have been a great article instead of 10 interesting pictures!! Gross!!

FYI The picture for the cz is of a P-01. This is a the compact 9mm that is Nato certified. The SP-01 is a full sized gun, not pictured, and has many of the same features as the P-01. However, I do not believe it actually has a t Nato Certification. Both are outstanding guns and will work wonderfully for home defense. The p-01is smaller and easier for conceal carry, the Sp-01 is somewhat larger and heavier.

For me it’s the Gen 3 Glock 19 9mm.It easy to clean ,you can customize it ,you can get it ugly dirty and it still fires,it’s accurate,drop in barrels are no problem.I will always own a Glock 19 with 3 15 round mags and I have a total of ,not going to say ,mags.I feel safe with today’s ammo.The only other firearm I might like almost as much is the Glock 30sf in .45 acp

HAD a Glock 19 and you were safe at 15 yards with it. Put exactly 750 rounds through it before letting it go. Never felt right in my hand and did have some FTE’s with it.

Now at 15 yards and my P-01 you are in serious danger. The only mods were a stainless guide rod and a set of Mepros. It has never failed, using steel and crap ammo. It will shoot Speer 124 gr. Gold Dots with accuracy and authority. Over the last 40 years, 24 in the Coast Guard have carried 1911’s, M-9’s and my trusty Hi Power and Colt Commander. All great weapons, but my P-01 disappears in an HBE IWB and fits my and my wife’s hands perfectly. I wax tuned 1k pistols at IPSC and IDPA matches. Have now a following od CZ fans.